ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT
Kent ’ s Best Festivals cont ...
Cake and Bake Theatre at Foodies Festival
Rochester Castle Live
JAM on the Marsh
Rochester Castle Live Rochester // 5 - 7 July www . rochestercastlelive . com
Across three action-packed days , three stellar festivals catering to all musical tastes will be taking over the stunning grounds of Rochester Castle beginning with the biggest names in indie pop and rock at Down Town before moving on to old-school anthems at Superboxx and ending on a high with iconic and adored artists throughout the years at Uptown Festival .
Kent Wellness Festival Detling // 8 - 9 June www . thekentwellnessfestival . com
This summer , meet with like-minded individuals and join the ultimate collaboration of wellness , self-discovery and empowerment . From fitness and nutrition to meditation and yoga , the event welcomes both complete novices and those already embracing acts of self-care , aiming to help others to discover all aspects of wellness through enlightening workshops and expert brands . Visit the marketplace for all your wellbeing goodies , the Holistic Day Spa for a relaxing treatment or join a boosting fitness session to kick start your day of positive self-exploration .
Faversham Hop Festival Faversham // 31 August - 1 September www . favershamhopfestival . org
Family friendly and a favourite of the local community , the long-standing Hop Festival will be returning to the quaint town of Faversham for another celebration of its renowned history of hop growing . Stalls will line the busy high streets serving great streetfood bites and artisan treats , and of course there will be plenty of beer to sample .
Foodies Festival Tunbridge Wells // 5 - 7 July www . foodiesfestival . com
Calling all Kentish foodies ! Arriving at Tunbridge Wells ’ Dunorlan Park for the first time is the touring Foodies Festival . Headliners Peter Andre , Sister Sledge and Symphonic Ibiza can ’ t wait to share their top hits with the crowds and Michelin-starred chefs ( including Kentish !) and Great British Bake Off stars are eager to cook up a storm in the cooking theatres . There is so much to feast on and discover throughout the weekend - even interactive cooking classes for the kids !
Hever Festival Theatre Edenbridge // 25 May - 2 September www . heverfestival . co . uk
Boasting a jam-packed calendar of events throughout the entirety of the summer season , Hever Festival Theatre has entranced audiences with one-of-a-kind drama , music and more for over 40 years . Proudly situated within the award-winning grounds of Hever Castle , this year visitors can look forward to a brand-new undercover theatre space on Two Sisters ’ Lawn , as well as new showcases including a first ever deep dive into Tudor history with the castle curatorial team and historian Dr Owen Emmerson , A Cavalcade of Noel & Cole for a sophisticated musical soiree , and , direct from the West End , Whitney Queen of the Night . Opt for a traditional afternoon tea during a matinee performance , or pitch up with a picnic while soaking up the beautiful scenery .
Kent County Show Detling // 5 - 7 July www . kcas . org . uk / kent-county-show
Organised by the Kent County Agricultural Society , a registered charity whose mission is to support local farming practices and share their knowledge of food , farming and the countryside , Kent County Show proudly brings
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